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Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

The defining characteristic of Newcastle architecture is the persistence of the Neo-Classical tradition established by the speculative builder Richard Grainger and his forebears. This encompassed the central core of Newcastle, including k [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Villa Pizzorusso, Classic House Architecture in Italian Style

Villa Pizzorusso, Classic House Architecture in Italian Styl...

The natural house architecture from Italy, this house called Villa Pizzorusso. This house built in the 18th century and, sure, this style is classic Italian house architecture. This Villa Pizzorusso uses the modern Italian combination des [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Cape Cod House – Classic Home

Cape Cod House – Classic Home

While some of the housing was grand, other homes built in this period were simple, shingle vacation cottages. The Cape Cod house featured on these pages was such a home.  Architect Tom Catalano was commissioned to design a refurbishm [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Classical architecture in Asmara

Classical architecture in Asmara

Asmara has been the playground of various architects during various periods, and the results can be seen everywhere. It is probably the most interesting capital of Africa when it comes to architecture. During Mussolini's time, Italy i [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

The architect discusses winning this year’s Driehaus Prize, which honors classical architecture and traditional urbanism, and how he plans to spend the $200k award.

The architect discusses winning this year’s Driehaus Prize, ...

Michael Graves is better known for appropriating traditional forms in his monumental Postmodern compositions than for being a strict classicist, so it may seem surprising that in December he was named the winner of the 2012 Driehaus Prize [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary desi...

Leon Krier is in Detroit, at the DIA’s Film Theatre tonight, to speak about how Detroit can envision its future city form. Mr. Krier has been a vital part of the dialog on the nature of cities since the 1970s. His work was essential [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary design at DIA

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary desi...

Leon Krier is in Detroit, at the DIA’s Film Theatre tonight, to speak about how Detroit can envision its future city form. Mr. Krier has been a vital part of the dialog on the nature of cities since the 1970s. His work was essential [...]

Posted On : Sep, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

AD Classics: Steel Pre-Fab Houses / Donald Wexler

AD Classics: Steel Pre-Fab Houses / Donald Wexler

For Donald Wexler modern architecture is simply the right way to design. One of the true fundamental Modernist, Donald Wexler began his career working in the office of Richard Neutra. It was here that he became a true pragmatist, balking [...]

Posted On : Aug, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Classic Brass Architectural - Facts and More

The classic architecture of the middle age is making a comeback and was being incorporated with today's modern architectural designs. And as a result, more elegant and sophisticated designs of modern industrial products from house fur [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

CLASSIC ARCHITECTURES Model and Plans of the TWA Terminal by Eero Saarinen

CLASSIC ARCHITECTURES Model and Plans of the TWA Terminal by...

I suppose that every architects know the TWA Terminal Eero Saarinen designed for JFK airport (New York) in 1962. However, the following photographs are maybe less known but almost as extraordinary than the building itself: pictures of the [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

THE CLASSIC STYLE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

THE CLASSIC STYLE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Style is not limited to just the clothes that we wear. Traces of intricate styling and detailing can be found in electronic devises such as cell phones, gps systems, mp3 players as well as this laptop that I am currently typing on. As you [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Classical Architecture in the downtown core of Toronto

Classical Architecture in the downtown core of Toronto

Many buildings throughout the city of Toronto are neoteric, technological savvy and upscale towers however, that does not mean there are no classic little gems that enrich Torontonians and tourists with culture. Viewers of this tour, if [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Ian Cubitt Granny Flats from Classic Home Improvements with first home owners grant

Ian Cubitt Granny Flats from Classic Home Improvements with ...

Ian Cubitt's Classic Home Improvements have revealed a new revolution for families seeking an affordable housing option. Research conducted by the company has uncovered a ruling by the Office of State Revenue NSW which allows, in certain i [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

The 'Water Cube': Classic architecture to last 100 years

The 'Water Cube': Classic architecture to last 100 years

How long can the "Water Cube" survive? Zheng Fang, the chief designer for the "Water Cube," gave the following answer -- 100 years. Can any architectural structure survive one hundred years, subject to bad weather and ot [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2009 | Comments : 0
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